“For too long the
legislative-controlled redistricting process has allowed politicians to
choose their voters, instead of giving voters the ability to choose their
elected officials,” said Susan Duncan, redistricting reform coordinator of
the League of Women Voters of the Calumet Area. “When 2021 comes around we
must have another process in place that removes the conflict of interest
that exists when legislators draw the maps. We need to pass legislation to
give redistricting authority to a diverse and bipartisan group of citizens
who will draw maps in the public interest, not according to partisan
interests.”

Julia Vaughn,
policy director for Common Cause Indiana add, “Gerrymandering’s impact is
clear in Northwest Indiana: it limits the choices that voters have and
leaves many feeling unrepresented. We’ve been holding these workshops in
major cities across the state and large numbers of citizens have been
turning out to learn how they can help in this fight. It’s going to take
thousands of Hoosiers working together to tame the gerrymander and we need
to continue building our team in Northwest Indiana. Whether you are a
seasoned activist or new to the cause, I encourage everyone who wants fair
maps in 2021 to attend the workshop.”